Of President Park for 40 years. She headed for seoul on monday. Choi didnt distinctly respond to questions by reporters as she entered the building. Choi later apologized to the public asking for forgiveness saying she committed a crime that could warrant the death penalty. Prosecutors are trying to find out what kind of material choi receive and whether she exerted influence over state matters based on what she received. Park is suspected of violating laws. She has been admitted showing drafts of her speeches to choi who holds no public post and handing over internal government documents. Opposition parties have proposed the launch of a neutral cabinet, which members of the governing party have expressed readiness to accept. President park is facing her most critical challenge since taking office, nhk worlds kim chonju reports. A political scandal involving south korean President Park geunhye has entered its most critical stage. This afternoon, choi soonsil, confidante of park appeare
President ial Office Sources as saying that at one time choi was free to come and go to government offices without passing through security. They allege she was given the same clearance as the president. Local media are saying the scandal could weaken the administration and have a negative impact on its diplomatic policies. Foreign Ministry Officials say the issue will have no impact on National Security and diplomatic affairs, including President Parks planned visit to japan later this year for a threeway summit meeting, including china. Choi soonsils personality is not well known. While its says shes a businesswoman involved in real estate management, a lot of her life has been shrouded in mystery. She became close to the south korean president during the leaders early adulthood, as park geunhye explained in her autobiography. Heres the details from seoul. Translator choi soonsil helped me during a difficult time in the past. Reporter that difficult time for President Park began in t
President ial Office Sources as saying that at one time choi was free to come and go to government offices without passing through security. They allege she was given the same clearance as the president. Local media are saying the scandal could weaken the administration and have a negative impact on its diplomatic policies. Foreign Ministry Officials say the issue will have no impact on National Security and diplomatic affairs, including President Parks planned visit to japan later this year for a threeway summit meeting, including china. Choi soonsils personality is not well known. While its says shes a businesswoman involved in real estate management, a lot of her life has been shrouded in mystery. She became close to the south korean president during the leaders early adulthood, as park geunhye explained in her autobiography. Heres the details from seoul. Translator choi soonsil helped me during a difficult time in the past. Reporter that difficult time for President Park began in t
Data to better understand the needs of foreign visitors. And we meet one of the most promising young wrestlers ahead of this years grand sumo tournament. World leaders are looking at americas new president elect and wondering what a Donald Trump White House will mean for them. Prime minister shinzo abe is no exception. Hes sending a special adviser to the u. S. Next week. Terp trp i want to make the visit a fruitful one to lay the groundwork for a meeting between abe and trump. High on the list for discussion, japans attempt to salvage the partnership for the tpp. Japans foreign minister said hes reaching out to the new administration to keep the deal on the rails. Translator the government aims for an early approval of the tpp bills in the diet to reap the benefits from the deal as soon as possible. I will continue urging all member countries, including the u. S. To approve the deal. Kishida says he wants to convey the significance of the Security Alliance between the two nations to t
Frozen in response to alleged involvement in illegal commercial activities to earn foreign currency. The resolution also calls on Member States to reduce the number of north korean diplomats staying in their countries. Diplomatic sources say once fully implemented, the new sanctions will likely cut north koreas trade revenue by 800 million or nearly 25 . The question remains just how much impact these steps will have in preventing the norths nuclear and missile development. The japanese government is moving to expand its own sanctions on north korea. Officials plan to widen the reentry ban on north korean officials residing in japan who left the country to visit the north. The ban will also apply to foreign engineers with expertise in nuclear and missile technology. The resolution will target more individuals and entities related to the norths nuclear and missile programs through an asset freeze. Theyll include a Chinese Organization that was sanctioned in september by the u. S. Lets t